Chapter 63: Lyria: Mashed Taters

Summary

• The Obsidians are beginning an assault, and new soldiers with rifles are sent up while civilians are moved to the undercity as refugees.
• Lyria, considering herself an 'innocent,' sneaks into a Daughter's barracks and steals a uniform.
• To enter the command center, Lyria poses as Darrow's niece, Rhonna, using a fake identity and a can of gun polish as her reason for wanting entry.
• Lyria enters the war room and sees Darrow and others huddled over a holographic display before being caught by Sevro.
• Sevro interrogates Lyria on what she witnessed but ultimately believes she saw nothing that compromises their operations.
• Later, Lyria encounters Darrow in the commissary, who appears weary and burdened, and they discuss what she witnessed and her proposition to help.
• Darrow is initially dismissive, but Lyria insists that she has valuable social connections, particularly with an Obsidian named Volga.
• Volga, now leading a division and adopted by Fá, remains loyal to the Republic according to Lyria, despite appearances.
• Lyria propositions to go among the Obsidians to turn Volga back to supporting Darrow's cause, revealing she knows their language.
• Lyria appeals to Darrow's past friendship with Ragnar, Volga's father, as a reason to save her.
• Sevro is skeptical about Lyria's plan, stating that Volga was actively opposed to Darrow's side, but Lyria pleads for trust.
• Darrow considers the risks of Lyria’s plan, making it clear that if captured, they cannot guarantee her safety, and their mission comes first.
• Sevro, evaluating the situation, supports giving Lyria a chance as it might increase their odds in their plan, noting that the only risk is Lyria's own life.
• In the end, Sevro endorses Lyria's involvement, calling her "Truffle Pig," suggesting she has earned this opportunity despite the risks.